Cyndi Lauper's Rise to Pop Stardom and Documentary Reluctance

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Cyndi Lauper, in an interview before the premiere of "Let the Canary Sing," a new documentary about her life, discussed her career and advocacy for LGBTQ and women's rights. She also recalled shooting a music video for "Ballad of Cleo and Joe" while nine months pregnant, where she decorated her belly to look like a disco ball. The video was supposed to be an interview, but Lauper had the idea to add mirrors to her belly. Some people worried she might give birth on camera, but the shoot went smoothly.
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